non-medically
|non-med-i-cal-ly|
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/nɒn-ˈmɛdɪkli/
(non-medical)
not related to medicine
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-medically' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'medical' from Latin 'medicus' meaning 'physician'.
Historical Evolution
'non-medical' evolved from the Latin 'medicus' and the prefix 'non-' was added to form 'non-medically'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not related to medicine', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner not related to medicine or medical treatment.
The herbal remedy was used non-medically to promote relaxation.
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Last updated: 2025/03/07 18:57